However, in the seventh, 3B Josh Donaldson did all a human could do to keep the no-no intact.

First, he did a Jeter and followed a foul into the seats:

The skill involved in that play -- besides sheer kamikaze athletic ability -- was Donaldson's awareness of the fast-approaching barrier between the stands and the field of play. He controlled his stride, kept his body poised for the ultimate leap, and shifted his vision between ball and obstacle.

The impressive part was the number of Blue Jays fans at the Trop to help break his fall.

However, from a pure skill standpoint, the third baseman's attempt to preserve the perfect game was an even better display:

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Pros are well into the throwing motion before the ball gets to them, but the speed and accuracy of Donaldson's mechanics provide a moment of subtle awe:

He'd already gathered power in his right side,

Timed his positioning so he'd grab the ball at the earliest possible stage of his throwing motion, and i

Instantly wrapped his fingers around the ball in such a way that his throw wouldn't tail.

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